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Sunset Beach weather in August (South Africa)

Curious about the August weather in Sunset Beach? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Sunset Beach generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Sunset Beach in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 212 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sunset Beach climate page with graphs.

 

Sunset Beach, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 14°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 82 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 212 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in August

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Sunset Beach in August?

For visitors traveling to Sunset Beach, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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